Nicholas Jamal Nelms, 33 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he trespassed into a woman’s home on Reservoir Street and attacked her in front of three children.
Police said that Nelms struck the 24 year-old victim in the face with his fist in front of three children, ages 3, 3 and 5 years.
Reports said that the altercation occurred after Nelms entered the home without permission and then refused to leave after being asked to repeatedly.
Nelms is charged with battery, three counts cruelty to children, criminal trespass and probation violation.
